Chief Engineer, Space

4 дн. назад

USAC-levelOnsite

payload integrationspace vehicle designhardware system designsoftware system designtestbuilding

Technical lead for spacecraft mission developments focused on space operations, control, and proximity operations.

Обязанности

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our rapidly growing space team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will serve as the technical lead on a wide berth of emerging developments geared towards high-impact spacecraft missions focused on dynamic space operations, space control, and Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO). Drawing on a strong technical background in space vehicle design, payload design and payload integration, you will drive technology developments through design, build, test, and delivery for on-orbit operations. is developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our U.S. military and allied partners maintain a decisive advantage in this co

Требования

Demonstrated track record architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite systems, with hands-on heritage in space vehicle design and payload architecture/integration.
Deep domain expertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Control, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), and dynamic space operations.
Technical familiarity with high-dV spacecraft architectures, closed-loop relative navigation/GNC, and space-based sensing payloads (e.g., optical/IR/RF suites) across multiple orbital regimes (LEO, GEO, cislunar).
Strong understanding of the current technical state, mission needs, and CONOPS of key USSF and IC space enterprise systems.
Demonstrated ability to decompose complex mission requirements with competing constraints (e.g., SWaP-C, performance, schedule, modularity, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable engineering roadmaps.
Experience with standard space qualification and acceptance testing methodologies (e.g., SMC-S-016 / MIL-STD-1540, GEVS).
Strong technical fundamentals across space vehicle bus subsystems, payload interfaces, space ground infrastructure, and rapid product development.
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present critical briefings, trade studies, and program milestones to executive leadership and government customers.
Proven technical leadership experience on US Government / DoD / IC space contracts.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of 's total compensation package. Additionally, offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Условия

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Другое

Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. ’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Provide technical leadership and system-level expertise across spacecraft bus subsystems, specialized payload suites, and ground segments.
Serve as the technical authority on the program and maintain the technical integrity of the program. Monitor, control, and execute the engineering baseline of the program, and act in concert with the Program Manager to ensure that technical scope is both appropriate for the mission and satisfies end-customer needs.
Lead technical execution and architecture development for key mission areas, including Space Control and dynamic RPO missions.
Drive the engineering lifecycle for space vehicles and mission payloads from early architecture trades through flight hardware delivery and on-orbit commissioning.
Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates to build out new products that satisfy customer requirements in contested and challenging mission environments.
Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Space portfolio and strategy for customer engagements and demonstrations.
Contribute technical inputs and engineering execution plans to high-priority proposals.
Provide technical mentorship and oversight to a multi-disciplinary engineering team through all phases of program execution up to and including on-orbit operations.
Perform mission- and system-level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, schedule, and mission performance.
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